Books Like Me and My Worry
Families who loved Me and My Worry by Emily Hartmann often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Me and My Worry by Emily Hartmann often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling overwhelmed by an invisible weight or a 'what if' that they cannot quite name. It is the perfect tool for a little one who is struggling with new transitions, like starting school or joining a new playgroup, and needs help articulating the physical sensation of anxiety. The story follows a young boy who carries a blue, cloud-like creature representing his worry, which grows larger when he feels isolated or scared. By personifying anxiety, this gentle narrative moves away from trying to 'fix' or banish fear and instead focuses on how to live alongside it. It normalizes the experience of having a 'worry' while offering a clear visual for how sharing our feelings can help shrink those worries back down to a manageable size. It is a comforting, secular choice for children aged 3 to 8 who need to know they are not alone in their big feelings.
